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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 26 23 29 105
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 26 25 25 102

After Action Report

The Clippers survived the Hornets 105-102. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.